Exposure bracketing for sunrises

In the following video guide, photographer Ian Middleton gives a great example of how to use the exposure bracketing feature for sunrises, and then how to easily do the exposure blending in Adobe Photoshop.

Features Covered in this Video

  • Pre-sunrise planning and positioning at Saint Thomas Church using Peak Finder
  • Using the Shutter app for automated exposure bracketing
  • Camera settings for challenging sunrise lighting conditions
  • Complete Adobe Photoshop workflow for blending multiple exposures
  • Professional HDR techniques without the artificial look
  • Composing with the dramatic Kamnik Alps backdrop
  • Why timing is everything for this once-a-year shot

Watch the video below

Timestamps

  • 0:00 Introduction
  • 1:18 Setting Up for the Perfect Alignment
  • 4:16 Exposure Bracketing with Shutter App
  • 8:36 Capturing the Solstice Sunrise Over Kamnik Alps
  • 9:17 Photoshop: Blending Exposures for Natural HDR

Equipment Used

  • Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless camera + Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens
  • Benro 34CLV tripod + geared head (essential for sharp bracketed shots)
  • Shutter on iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Adobe Photoshop CC